Join our Team at the Omaha Housing Authority! Are you passionate about making a real difference in the community? Do you thrive in a fast paced environment? We are looking for a collaborative and enthusiastic human resources professional to join our dynamic team and fulfill our mission of providing safe and affordable housing. About Us Founded in 1935, the Omaha Housing Authority is a nonprofit government agency committed to enhancing the quality of life for low and moderate-income individuals. With over 2,700 public housing units and up to 4,300 Housing Choice (Section 8) Vouchers, we work diligently to ensure our residents have access to safe, sanitary, and affordable housing. Our Core Values
- Teamwork: We work together to achieve our goals.
- Welcoming: We create a supportive and inclusive environment.
- Actively Listen: We focus, clarify, and communicate next steps.
- Diverse, Inclusive & Equitable: We embrace all identities and backgrounds.
- Exceptional: We strive for excellence in all we do.
- Self-Care: We believe in the well-being of our team and ourselves.
- Share Power: We empower each other and our community.
- De-Escalation: We manage conflicts calmly and effectively.
- Team Spirit: We work together to achieve our goals.
Why Work with Us? We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes:
- 17 paid holidays, including your birthday, a floating holiday, and a self-care day
- 12 days of vacation and 12 days of sick leave per year
- Medical, dental, and vision benefits start the 1st of the month following date of hire
- Life Insurance, Health & Dependent Care FSA, Allstate Voluntary Insurance, and Pet Insurance
- 401(a) retirement plan with a 5.5% match and 457 compensation plan
Salary Range $46,195 - $63,858 Job Function The Human Resources Generalist supports daily HR operations in a dynamic HR department. This role requires a detail-oriented, organized professional with strong recruitment and interpersonal skills. Responsibilities include full-cycle recruiting, onboarding/offboarding, employee relations, benefits coordination, compliance, training, and general HR support. The Generalist also handles inquiries, maintains documentation, and fosters a positive workplace culture aligned with the agency's mission of providing safe, affordable, and quality housing. Essential FunctionsRecruitment and Retention
- Develop collaborative relationships with hiring managers and staff.
- Post job openings across identified platforms and social media.
- Screen applications and conduct initial phone interviews.
- Coordinate interview logistics and candidate communications.
- Maintain applicant tracking systems and files with interview notes and feedback.
- Attend career fairs and community outreach events for recruitment.
- Conduct pre-employment checks (background, drug, and reference), report results.
- Assist with employee engagement, wellness, and appreciation initiatives.
Employee Onboarding and Offboarding
- Prepare onboarding paperwork and schedule orientation.
- Co-facilitate the employee's new hire orientation and ensure documents are completed.
- Assist with E-Verify and benefits enrollment.
- Create new hire announcements and distribute them internally.
- Process resignations/terminations collect company property, and conduct exit interviews.
- Initiate system access removal.
- Notify payroll and benefits providers of terminations.
- Provide COBRA and post-employment benefit information.
Benefits Administration
- Assist employees with health, dental, life, and other related benefit claims and inquiries.
- Liaise with benefits administrators and insurance providers to resolve issues.
- Respond to unemployment claims with appropriate documentation and coordinate workers' compensation claims, FMLA, and COBRA claims.
- Assist with open enrollment and employee benefit inquiries; ensure required notices are distributed.
- Serve as a point of contact for benefit and leave-related questions.
- Assist with benefits reconciliation and claim resolutions.
- Maintain accurate benefit records and make updates to the payroll/HRIS system.
HR Administration & Employee Records
- Maintain and audit personnel files and HR databases.
- Process employee changes (transfers, promotions, salary updates).
- Respond to employment verification requests.
- Prepare reports and support compliance audits (e.g., I-9).
- Provide back-up coverage for the HR Administrative Assistant and Central Office Lobby operations.
- Assist with inputting purchase orders for the HR Department.
- Serve as a reliable and responsive point of contact, ensuring a positive experience for all employees.
- Assist with maintenance of HRIS by updating and entering accurate data, updating changes, assisting with entering new hires into the HRIS, and serving as a point person for new employee questions.
- Utilize de-escalation skills to acknowledge frustration or concern with employees and problem-solve identified issues or concerns.
Additional Responsibilities:
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Support special projects, events, and research for HR Leadership.
- Position may require occasional travel, evening, or weekend hours.
Qualifications
- Associate degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Minimum: 3 years of HR generalist or management experience.
- Preferred: 2 years of recruitment support; 1 year of sourcing experience.
- High level of professionalism, confidentiality, and discretion.
- Strong attention to detail, problem-solving, and multi-tasking skills.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and adapt to changing priorities.
- Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
- Comfortable interacting with diverse populations.
Working Conditions
- Office environment with typical normal levels of dust, odors, and noise.
- Frequent public interaction.
Abilities
- Ability to sit, stand, walk, and perform light physical tasks.
- May lift up to 10 lbs. occasionally.
Equipment Operation
- Use of computer, telephone, scanner, copier, calculator, and fax machine.
OHA is Committed to Equal Opportunity Omaha Housing Authority is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or expression, or any other characteristics protected by federal, state or local laws. Omaha Housing Authority is actively seeking diverse candidates and affirming of all identities.